On Monday night (June 13), 1,200 people gathered at a tearful candlelight vigil in Christina Grimmie’s hometown of Evesham Township, New Jersey to mourn the death of the singer. Fans and friends came with flowers, pins, posters and t-shirts that read heartfelt messages dedicated to Christina.

Christina’s brother Marcus Grimmie, who wore a “Team Grimmie” t-shirt, began the vigil with a touching tribute to his “baby sister.” “You guys didn’t know her like I did,” he said. “She loved this town, she loved this state, she loved singing, she loved the Lord, and she loved me… She is in a better place.”

The late singer began building her fanbase when she started posting singing videos on YouTube in 2010, where she had over 3 million followers. She later later gained popularity as a contestant on Season 3 of The Voice, where she finished in third place.